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Cyclone Interactive Completes Web Presences for Two Music Legends

Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis Web Sites Launched


BOSTON, MA - October 3, 2001 - Cyclone Interactive, a forerunner in focused multimedia communications, today announced the completion and delivery of new web presences for Harry Connick, Jr. (www.harryconnickjr.com) and Branford Marsalis (www.branfordmarsalis.com). Each site for these legendary artists features Cyclone's exclusive Content Management and Site Management Solutions. In addition, the Harry Connick, Jr. site is a nominee for best Web site in the entertainment category by the Massachusetts Interactive Media Council (MIMC).

Cyclone Interactive was charged by Wilkins Management, Connick and Marsalis' management firm, to deliver sites that depict the artists' talents and careers. The Harry Connick, Jr. web presence covers the artist's work in film, television, theater, composition, and performance; revealing his many musical sides and range of emotion from his musical styles of Big Band, New Orleans funk, jazz, and original songs. The Branford Marsalis site reflects the sophistication of his music, as well as his depth and breadth of musical styles ranging from jazz to classical to blues. The former band leader of 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Marsalis' web presence is contemporary and reflects his innovative spirit to challenge musical boundaries.

"Selecting a Web development partner was a real challenge," said Wayne Sharp of Wilkins Management. "Cyclone was the obvious choice for this project because of their balance of design, technology and experience in the music industry."

Cyclone's exclusive Content Management System allows client webmasters to monitor and maintain site content using design templates, while distributing content based upon user privileges. This CMS provides browser-based editing, document and news management features, user and group controls, and distribution tools. Prominent features include a Discussion Forum and a question and answer module, where users can post questions to the artist and receive artist responses. Included is touring information as well as ongoing news items that can be easily controlled by Wilkins Management.

"With both Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis, Cyclone was dealing with two artists who have a strong sense of who they are and how to portray themselves," said Earl Dimaculangan, President of Cyclone Interactive. "We were successfully able to work with the artist, record label and management to deliver a web presence that depicted the artists' styles as well as functions they required for their fans and enthusiasts."


About Cyclone Interactive

Cyclone Interactive is a Boston-based interactive media and web development firm creating online, CD and presentation solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. In its eight year history, Cyclone has deployed marketing and branding integration initiatives, created effective interface and information designs, been utilized as a strategic online partner for its customer's Web initiatives, spear headed custom technology development and integration projects, and developed and deployed its own Web site management and Content Management System ("Powered by Cyclone"). Cyclone's goal is to provide to its clients the management and business strategy experience, interface and graphic design, technical know-how, and development experience in the creation and deployment of effective interactive media tools.